Rich, buttery, and decadently moist — this Italian Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a timeless Southern-Italian classic. Infused with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese, it delivers the perfect balance of dense crumb and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans, it’s an elegant dessert for any celebration! 🍰
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional, for Southern-Italian flavor)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted, divided)
